Stories by Staff - Page 281

Diablo III launch problems prompt Twitter, meme frenzy
Wed, 16th May 2012
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digital entertainment
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twitter
Diablo III's launch woes cause a Twitter storm and meme frenzy as players struggle to defeat the toughest boss yet: the login screen. #Error37.

Five tips for proper email etiquette
Wed, 16th May 2012
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email
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communication
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meti
Swapping from one communication medium to another, it's easy to forget each has its own rules. Here's how to make sure your emails don't cause offense.

New EMC channel boss keen on 'co-opetition'
Wed, 16th May 2012
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microsoft
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emc
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intergen
EMC's new general manager of channel, Steve Haddock, hopes to get Kiwi tech companies involved in charity events.

Lifesize launches all-in-one Unity series
Wed, 16th May 2012
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logitech
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distribution central
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lifesize
Lifesize introduces Unity 50 and 500, simplifying HD videoconferencing for small spaces and home offices, promising setup in <10 mins.

App of the Week: Kiwibank
Wed, 16th May 2012
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apps
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kiwibank
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banking
Kiwibank's new app impresses with its intuitive use and robust security, making mobile banking both secure and convenient.

Slingshot up, Orcon down in ISP speed tests
Wed, 16th May 2012
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uc
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telstraclear
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telco
Slingshot rebounds in ISP speed tests, leaping ahead as Orcon lags, reveals TrueNet's latest data on downloadable webpage speeds.

Facebook ads don’t work: General Motors
Wed, 16th May 2012
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facebook
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social media
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cmo
General Motors ditches Facebook ads on the eve of its IPO, raising doubts about the platform's ad effectiveness.

Blizzard goes to hell & back for Australian Diablo III fans
Tue, 15th May 2012
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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blizzard
Blizzard heroically steps in to save Australian Diablo III fans left stranded by a retailer's collapse, offering full credit for digital purchases.

Diablo III console version neither confirmed nor denied
Tue, 15th May 2012
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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blizzard
Blizzard's hints at a Diablo III console version leave fans in limbo, neither confirming nor denying its development, says Jay Wilson.

Money in mobility for versatile VARs
Tue, 15th May 2012
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mdm
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personal computing devices
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ios
Symantec's mobility survey highlights vast opportunities for New Zealand resellers, with 35% of businesses already implementing custom mobile apps.

Seeby is back with purchase of Net24
Tue, 15th May 2012
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kordia
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voyager internet
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isp
Acquisition signals a serious expansion strategy for Orcon founder Seeby Woodhouse, following 18 months quietly re-growing the Voyager brand.

LiveLink lands Angel funding
Tue, 15th May 2012
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digital marketing
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icehouse
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livelink
Kiwi start-up LiveLink secures NZD $350,000 from IceAngels and NZ Venture Investment Fund to expand their digital marketing platform internationally.

Apple fixes Siri's Lumia 900 recommendation
Tue, 15th May 2012
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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apple
Apple patches Siri to halt Nokia Lumia 900 recommendations after an unintended endorsement due to glowing reviews on Wolfram Alpha.

Extreme Networks joins forces with Fortinet - Updated
Mon, 14th May 2012
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
Extreme Networks partners with Fortinet, enhancing large enterprise and cloud service provider offerings with top-notch security solutions.

How much is your job worth?
Mon, 14th May 2012
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data analytics
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bi
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it industry
Recruiter's annual salary summary shows which IT workers should be requesting raises, and which should be happy with what they've got.

New UTM firewalls from Dell SonicWall
Mon, 14th May 2012
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network infrastructure
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sonicwall
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dell technologies
Dell SonicWall unveils its first post-acquisition UTM firewalls, the TZ 105 and TZ 205, targeting SMBs, branch offices, and retail outlets.

Innovation network to launch in Auckland
Mon, 14th May 2012
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auckland ict
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auckland ict cluster
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mosaic
Auckland gears up for the launch of Mosaic Innovation Network; a hub for digitally-powered innovation in crucial industries.

LinkedIn, Apple top tech growth list
Mon, 14th May 2012
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personal computing devices
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apple
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riverbed
LinkedIn and Apple lead Forbes' list of America's 25 fastest-growing tech firms, showcasing remarkable revenue growth.

LTE iPad rebranded as 'cellular'
Mon, 14th May 2012
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personal computing devices
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apple
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ipad
Apple has renamed its LTE iPad to 'iPad wi-fi + cellular' after complaints from countries where the device doesn’t support local LTE networks.

Xero connects with Excel
Mon, 14th May 2012
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fintech
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financial systems
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xero
Budgeting tie-in allows users to export their figures to Excel, do the 'heavy lifting', then import the results straight back.